. >> senator john mack cane manage the bill, and we understand they hoped to finish it up in three days. well, that didn't happen so how much work is left to do on it? >> it remains to be seen. there's a lot to be sorted out behind the scenes. i believe they want to finish up by monday, and that's where we are right now. >> the house approved its defense authorization bill this year. how does the senate bill duffer from the house bill? >> you know, i was speaking to people on the house side, senior congressional aids, and they do not see difficulties in getting it done. last year, they got a conference done in nine days, and i was assured they can do the same this time. it doesn't look to be contentious. both committees, house and senate, trying to keep it as a noncontroversial thing, coming to the end of the session here, so they need to move quickly. >> will they will able to do it before the end of the year? >> absolutely. >> we thank you for your time. >> my pleasure. >> panelists supported the use of tbil buster stating it's a powerful tool frequently use the by both parties to blo